Author Question: Sarasiruha (To the Goddess Saraswati) What will be an ideal ... (Read 23 times)

danielfitts88 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

Sarasiruha (To the Goddess Saraswati)

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the general form of a Carnatic music concert?

What will be an ideal response?

hollysheppard095 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

(Based on a song addressed to Saraswati, the goddess of music and learning) is an example of a kriti in Natai raga, adi tala.

Answer to Question 2

A Carnatic music concert is built on a series of segments (a string of songs).
Each composition is in a specific raga and tala, and is usually based on a song from the known repertory of Carnatic music.
Many of these song-based compositions will be optionally extended by improvisation forms preceding, within, or following the song.
After the usual opening etude (varnam), a string of contrasting kritisthe principal song form of South Indian classical musicbuilds to the climax or main item of the concert featuring the most extensive improvisations and a drum solo.
The end of the concert has a more relaxed atmosphere with lighter selections (e.g., devotional music, religious verses, or songs from the classical dance tradition).